Our Country, Right or Wrong: The Life of Stephen Decatur, The U.S. Navy's Most Illustrious Commander

Our Country, Right or Wrong: The Life of Stephen Decatur, The U.S. Navy's Most Illustrious Commander : Blazing sea fights and undercurrents of intrigue: these are among the compelling ingredients of a biography that brings to life the most illustrious and formidable figure of the United States Navy. His name is carried by more than two dozen towns and cities. Here at last is a full exploration of Stephen Decatur's complex character. Reckless in youth, cool yet audacious in combat, loved by those who sailed under his command yet plotted against by rivals in the race for glory, Decatur is brought to life in this enthralling sea story.